Cause of the fire that destroyed Mt. Charleston Lodge ruled undetermined | Eater Vegas

"A popular A-frame mountain lodge perched at 7,717 feet in Kyle Canyon that served hikers seeking temperatures 20–30 degrees cooler than nearby Las Vegas, it featured a 20-foot loft ceiling and high windows opposite the lounge and was surrounded by cabins and more than 50 miles of marked trails through rocky terrain. The structure was completely destroyed in an early-morning fire that investigators say began in storage areas beneath the outdoor dining deck; a number of electrical and mechanical items in that area were identified as potential causes but could not be ruled in or out because of the extent of the damage, and the blaze was ultimately classified as accidental with no indication of foul play. Fire crews responded at 4:45 a.m. to find the building fully involved, required a multi-unit response and hours to extinguish, and fortunately there were no injuries and calm winds kept the fire from spreading to nearby cabins and forested areas. The property was closed at the time of the fire and is owned by a casino operator whose marketing director says the landmark will be rebuilt." - Susan Stapleton